Ricky Montford was born on September 17, 1962, in Reynolds, Georgia to Richard Mathis and the late Betty Ann Montford Upshaw.  Ricky accepted Christ at an early age. Ricky attended Walter F. George High School and graduated in 1981. He excelled academically and was a star athlete, playing his favorite sports, football, and basketball. Ricky worked as a Crane Operator for Parsec...

Mr. Robert Benjamin Borden was born July 24, 1943 to the union of the late West Borden and Magnolia Hill Borden of Pell City, Alabama. He worshipped at New Beginning Baptist Missionary Church, Pell City, Alabama under the leadership of Pastor W.L. Martin. Mr. Robert Borden worked at Square D. Anderson in Leeds, Alabama. His hobbies included playing music, fishing, and fixing cars. He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Patricia Embry, Detroit, MI; two sons, James Borden, of...

Eleanor Louise Cartwright Henderson was born January 11, 1953 to the parents of Mattie Cartwright Hurts and Bill Cartwright. She was born the first of two children. They both were born, raised, and educated in Cleveland, Ohio. At an early age, she confessed Christ as her Savior. Following High School, she met and married her matrimonial sweetheart, Willie Floyd Henderson (deceased) who was originally from here in the south, Riverside, AL. To that union, two children were born; a son, Corrie...

Jeanneau G.(Jon) Gingras, 72, Pell City, entered into rest, Monday, March 14, 2022.  Arrangements entrusted to Christian Memorial Funeral Home.  He is survived by his loving family.  Please join us in extending our sincere prayers and expressions of condolences to the family during their time of bereavement.   ***A private memorial will be held by the family at a later time.*** Final Disposition will be that of Cremation.

Roosevelt  Bush was born to the late Mr. L.G. Bush and the late Mrs. Lucille Bush on July 14, 1969.  He was born and raised in Pell City, AL and graduated High School from Pell City High. He’s always been a hard working man. Shortly after graduating High School, he worked at Ham Sausage (now Royal Foods). He then moved on to work at Dean Sausage located in Attalla, AL where he worked most of his life...

Timothy Antuan Boyd was born April 4, 1968 to the late Ocie Hurd, Jr. and Sarah Ann Boyd Moss. Tim joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. I.L. Henderson at an early age.  He graduated from Springville High School in 1986.  He later joined the U.S. Air Force and served for 8 years.  He worked at Amerex and Fontaine for a few years. He then worked at Honda Manufacturing from 2001 to present. Timothy Boyd’s life will forever be cherished by his loving...

Mr. James W. Ragland was born March 20, 1939 in Talladega, AL, son of the late El and Bessie Askew Ragland. James was most often called J.W. by his family and friends. He served in the United States Army for over 25 years before retiring with honors. J.W. was well known in not only his community but also the surrounding communities. James accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and his faith never waivered. In his sick days, he recited scripture and thanked God for the...

Ms. Ruth Lindsey, 72, formerly of Gadsden, entered into rest Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was a 1967 graduate of Carver High School. She is survived by her loving family. Please join us in extending our sincere prayers and expressions of condolences to the family during their time of bereavement. Announcement, courtesy of Christian Memorial Funeral Home.  

A'maree Tae'Jon Lawson was born on July 27, 2006 to Shanana Jordan and Marcel Lawson. He was a member of New Beginning Baptist Church, and he played city league football. He was sweet, kind, and caring; and he loved his family and friends. He departed this life on Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his brother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-grandfather, and his grandfather. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Shanana Jordan; his...

Ms. Megan Michelle Forman was born on January 20, 1987 to the late Sandra Delorise Forman-Byers and the late Alvin R. Jackson in Pell City, AL. At an early age, Megan confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with Blooming Light Baptist Church. Megan later united with Rocky Zion. She attended Pell City High School and graduated in 2006. She worked for a little while at McDonald's and other fast food restaurants. Megan always loved helping her family; anything that she could do...